Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America“Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out
the weather authority Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Sara, which is expected to strengthen slightly before dissipation over Central America.
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
NAPLES Collier County golfer lands shot on the back of an alligator “Play it safe.” That’s what Greg Irving thought he may be doing when he swung his puck Wednesday morning while golfing with his friend Joe Pack.
PUNTA GORDA Southwest Florida veterans honored during round trip honor flight Veterans from Southwest Florida made a round trip to Washington, DC, and back in honor of their service.
NAPLES Path to freedom: From Cuban prison to NCH operating room It’s rare that a serious heart condition is a blessing, but that was the case for a Naples man. The surgery he received at NCH saved his life in more ways than one.
SANIBEL Changing landscape after hurricanes Many of you know what saltwater surge does to your homes after surviving hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. It’s highly corrosive and destructive. It also has a similar impact on plants and wildlife, but that’s not all bad news.
Former FGCU basketball player talks Karl Smesko joining WNBA Las Vegas Aces guard Kierstan Bell made a lot of memories playing at FGCU. From winning ASUN championships to playing for one of the winningest coaches in the sport Karl Smesko.
LEHIGH ACRES Suspicious fire sparks at Lehigh Acres church Daycare services at one church are canceled after a small fire at Victory church in Lehigh Acres.
State of Florida sues FEMA for ‘conspiracy to interfere with civil rights’ The State of Florida is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for “conspiring to interfere with civil rights,” according to an official complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody.
WINK NEWS Game of the Week: Cape Coral Seahawks vs. Immokalee Indians The Seahawks are undefeated on the road and the Indians have never lost on home turf. Friday night only one will advance to round two.
Disaster assistance available for Charlotte County residents Charlotte County residents affected by hurricanes Ian, Helene or Milton can now apply for disaster assistance from local resources through Community Organizations Active in a Disaster (COAD).
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening with Rob Gronkowski Pack your trunks. We’re taking you to the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Collier County.
the weather authority Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Sara, which is expected to strengthen slightly before dissipation over Central America.
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
NAPLES Collier County golfer lands shot on the back of an alligator “Play it safe.” That’s what Greg Irving thought he may be doing when he swung his puck Wednesday morning while golfing with his friend Joe Pack.
PUNTA GORDA Southwest Florida veterans honored during round trip honor flight Veterans from Southwest Florida made a round trip to Washington, DC, and back in honor of their service.
NAPLES Path to freedom: From Cuban prison to NCH operating room It’s rare that a serious heart condition is a blessing, but that was the case for a Naples man. The surgery he received at NCH saved his life in more ways than one.
SANIBEL Changing landscape after hurricanes Many of you know what saltwater surge does to your homes after surviving hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. It’s highly corrosive and destructive. It also has a similar impact on plants and wildlife, but that’s not all bad news.
Former FGCU basketball player talks Karl Smesko joining WNBA Las Vegas Aces guard Kierstan Bell made a lot of memories playing at FGCU. From winning ASUN championships to playing for one of the winningest coaches in the sport Karl Smesko.
LEHIGH ACRES Suspicious fire sparks at Lehigh Acres church Daycare services at one church are canceled after a small fire at Victory church in Lehigh Acres.
State of Florida sues FEMA for ‘conspiracy to interfere with civil rights’ The State of Florida is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for “conspiring to interfere with civil rights,” according to an official complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody.
WINK NEWS Game of the Week: Cape Coral Seahawks vs. Immokalee Indians The Seahawks are undefeated on the road and the Indians have never lost on home turf. Friday night only one will advance to round two.
Disaster assistance available for Charlotte County residents Charlotte County residents affected by hurricanes Ian, Helene or Milton can now apply for disaster assistance from local resources through Community Organizations Active in a Disaster (COAD).
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening with Rob Gronkowski Pack your trunks. We’re taking you to the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Collier County.
The busy Thanksgiving travel period will look different this year More than two-and-a-half million people in Florida are expected to travel next Wednesday through Sunday over the Thanksgiving holiday. While most travelers in Southwest Florida will drive, others will fly out of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the country, many are still concerned and don’t want to fly. […]
Low levels of red tide starting to appear in Southwest Florida, birds show symptoms Red tide has not been a concern for Southwest Florida yet this season, according to FWC, but this is the time of year it starts to appear. However, there are indications that it could be coming. An aquatic bird commonly known as cormorants have been spotted on Fort Myers Beach bobbing their heads and walking […]
Naples Inspiring People: Naples teen with scoliosis is proof you can do it all A Naples teen is proof you can do it all. Freshman Sadie Scardino is on the varsity cross country team, she acts, she even sings at Red Sox events. Imagine being her mom and dad, driving her to all those practices. What those who see her running from one thing to another may not know […]
NORTH NAPLES St. Matthew’s House feeds thousands at annual ‘Turkey Drop’ The line for a Thanksgiving food giveaway Thursday morning was so long that organizers opened an hour early. St. Matthew’s House in Naples hosted its annual “Turkey Drop,” and cars started lining up at 6:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. event at First Baptist Church of Naples. “I’m thankful. You know, I’m not normally one […]
NAPLES PARK Sheriff’s office says it has 100 tips on Naples Park attempted abductions Something as simple as walking down the street has changed for a community in North Naples. It’s in response to a man investigators are searching for. He reportedly grabbed a woman and tried to engage four others recently. The man remains unknown after five attempted abductions in Naples Park, but we’ve been sharing a law […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island farmer’s market back in service with safety measures Big box stores have taken precautions to make shopping safer during the pandemic. Farmers markets are following their lead, making sure shopping local and small doesn’t mean compromising people’s health. We learned how a city market in Southwest Florida is operating to keep people safe and also support the livelihoods of its vendors. There is […]
NAPLES PARK Fifth woman comes forward in Naples Park attempted abduction investigation Collier County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate recent attempted abduction incidents in the Naples Park community in North Naples. The sheriff’s office confirmed Wednesday another woman reports a man matching the law enforcement sketch approached her in Naples Park the same day as other incidents. This brings total similar reports to five. According to the CCSO Facebook […]
WINK NEWS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Nov. 18 This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]
Naples Rooftop dining may return to Naples Naples wants to add rooftop dining to its landscape. Restaurants in downtown Naples have been limited to the first floor of any building since 2000, when second- and third-floor dining was banned due to neighbors’ noise complaints. A local realty investor is looking to change the 20-year-old ordinance. He has asked the city to allow […]
NAPLES PARK Self-defense helpful in situations like recent incidents in Naples Park The man who tried to kidnap a jogger and lure three other women in Naples Park recently is still on the loose. One of the victims says she got away from the man by kicking him and sprinting away from his van. All of the incidents happened in the early evening hours. We went to […]